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The TennesseanThu, 13 Mar 2014 22:16:58 +0000en-UShourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=3.6MRI confirms torn ACL for Vanderbilt center Josh Hendersonhttp://blogs.tennessean.com/vanderbilt/2013/12/06/mri-confirms-torn-acl-for-vanderbilt-center-josh-henderson/
http://blogs.tennessean.com/vanderbilt/2013/12/06/mri-confirms-torn-acl-for-vanderbilt-center-josh-henderson/#commentsFri, 06 Dec 2013 16:42:12 +0000Jeff Lockridgehttp://blogs.tennessean.com/vanderbilt/?p=2667Vanderbilt men’s basketball center Josh Henderson will miss the rest of this season and need at least 8-9 months recovery time after sustaining a serious left knee injury on Thursday, according to a team official.

An MRI revealed the 6-foot-11 junior tore his ACL, MCL and lateral meniscus during the first half of the Commodores’ 69-67 win over Marshall.

Henderson could be ready for the start of next season, assuming he returns as a fifth-year senior.

The injury occurred on the defensive end as Henderson’s teammates blocked a pair of shots to stop a transition opportunity for Marshall. But as the sequence concluded, Henderson dropped to the court in agonizing pain. Coach Kevin Stallings said he thought inadvertent contact with a teammate may have led to the injury.

Henderson was praised by coaches for his work this past offseason and had begun to look like one of the team’s most improved players. The Roanoke, Va., native averaged 6.6 points and 4.3 rebounds through eight games while splitting time in the post with freshman Damian Jones.

Henderson missed all but eight games as a redshirt freshman in 2011-12 due to a stress fracture in his foot that required surgeries during and after the season, limiting his preparation time for 2012-13. He still played in all 33 games and started 21 as a sophomore.

]]>http://blogs.tennessean.com/vanderbilt/2013/12/06/mri-confirms-torn-acl-for-vanderbilt-center-josh-henderson/feed/0Mason Johnston out with ACL, plus other injury newshttp://blogs.tennessean.com/vanderbilt/2010/11/15/mason-johnston-out-with-acl-plus-other-injury-news/
http://blogs.tennessean.com/vanderbilt/2010/11/15/mason-johnston-out-with-acl-plus-other-injury-news/#commentsMon, 15 Nov 2010 19:11:36 +0000Jeff Lockridgehttp://blogs.tennessean.com/vanderbilt/?p=1199Redshirt freshman tight end Mason Johnston will miss the final two games of Vanderbilt’s football season with a torn ACL. Johnston was carted off the field during the fourth quarter Saturday at Kentucky.

That leaves Vanderbilt shorthanded at tight end – Austin Monahan was lost with an ACL in preseason camp, and Fitz Lassing missed the Kentucky game with mono. Lassing is expected back this week, though not at full strength.

It’s also a done deal that running back Zac Stacy will not return this season from the head injury he sustained in the Florida game. Stacy joins Warren Norman as backs lost for the season.

Wesley Tate may be able to give the Commodores something this week against Tennessee, but it’s not likely to be much with his ailing ankle. Look for Kennard Reeves to once again shoulder the rushing load with Eric Samuels and Tate backing him up.

]]>http://blogs.tennessean.com/vanderbilt/2010/11/15/mason-johnston-out-with-acl-plus-other-injury-news/feed/0Adam Smotherman’s season could be donehttp://blogs.tennessean.com/vanderbilt/2010/11/04/adam-smothermans-season-could-be-done/
http://blogs.tennessean.com/vanderbilt/2010/11/04/adam-smothermans-season-could-be-done/#commentsFri, 05 Nov 2010 00:46:33 +0000Jeff Lockridgehttp://blogs.tennessean.com/vanderbilt/?p=1155Vanderbilt fans may have seen defensive tackle and senior captain Adam Smotherman in action for the final time.

The Smyrna alumnus has re-injured the surgically repaired knee that cost him to miss the first five games of the season after tearing his ACL back in the spring.

Smotherman will definitely miss Saturday’s game with the Florida Gators and may be out the next three as well. Coach Robbie Caldwell said Smotherman sustained further damage to the knee when he “tweaked” it during practice on Wednesday, and additional surgery may be needed.

“He might be done,” Caldwell said. “It’s something beyond soreness now. He may even have to have it cleaned up.”

Needless to say this is a tough break, especially after Smotherman spent six months rehabbing the ACL. He is a fan favorite with his local ties, and it can be argued he has more drive and passion than anyone on the Commodores’ roster.

T.J. Greenstone, Ron Lohr and Colt Nichter will serve as the three primary defensive tackles. Smotherman registered just two of his 50 career tackles in limited action this season.

Marve missed last week’s Eastern Michigan game after having his left knee scoped on Oct. 6. Like running back Warren Norman earlier this season, Marve will be able to play exactly 10 days after arthroscopic surgery.

Look for Marve to be in the starting lineup. But even if Vanderbilt’s coaches decide at the last minute to hold off starting their defensive leader, he should be in the game early and often.

For Smotherman, it will be his first action of the season after ACL surgery in the spring. He is not expected to start but should give the Commodores 10 to 15 plays.

“I think the one thing that is good at this point in the season is I can give the guys some fresh legs,” Smotherman said. “I can give Rob (Lohr) and Colt (Nichter) a break so they can rest up a little bit, catch their breath and be at full speed. I’ll probably be used on pass plays, but I feel good against the run, too. Run or pass.”

Smotherman, a fifth-year senior, is convinced he can provide the team with an emotional lift.

“I have a passion for this game, but more importantly I have a passion for this program,” he said. “I think the guys see that. They know that if I’m out there, I’m going to give 100 percent for them.”

]]>http://blogs.tennessean.com/vanderbilt/2010/10/14/smotherman-marve-cleared-to-play-at-georgia/feed/3Marve in full gear, practicing Wednesdayhttp://blogs.tennessean.com/vanderbilt/2010/10/13/marve-in-full-gear-practicing-wednesday/
http://blogs.tennessean.com/vanderbilt/2010/10/13/marve-in-full-gear-practicing-wednesday/#commentsWed, 13 Oct 2010 22:28:32 +0000Jeff Lockridgehttp://blogs.tennessean.com/vanderbilt/?p=1091Vanderbilt middle linebacker Chris Marve is going through practice with the Commodores on a soggy Wednesday afternoon, an indicator that he might make it back for Saturday’s 11:21 a.m. kickoff at Georgia.

Marve, a preseason All-SEC junior, is in full pads and his customary black jersey (gold jerseys are worn by injured players to avoid contact) exactly one week after having his knee scoped.

Defensive tackles T.J. Greenstone (ankle) and Adam Smotherman (ACL) are also in pads, although Greenstone is in a gold jersey. Smo’s workout on Tuesday was very light, so his status will be better determined after the medical staff sees how his knee reacts on Thursday morning.

The trio of injured players accounts for three-fourths of Vanderbilt’s captains.

It remains to be seen whether the sprain will cause Greenstone to miss any time. His injury comes at the perfect time from a recovery standpoint with the Commodores entering a bye week.

Colt Nichter filled in for Greenstone the majority of time in Vanderbilt’s 28-14 road win and, along with Rob Lohr, did a nice job of plugging the inside rushing lanes.

It seems farfetched that Greenstone would do any practicing during the three workouts the team has scheduled Tuesday through Thursday this week. Don’t be surprised if he’s back shortly after, given his toughness.

The bigger question will be if his buddy and fellow defensive tackle Adam Smotherman can finally get back on the practice field this week or next. This two-week window has been the target date that Smotherman wanted to come back from his ACL tear in the spring.

]]>http://blogs.tennessean.com/vanderbilt/2010/09/20/defensive-tackles-hoping-to-heal-quickly/feed/3Defense still winning 11-on-11 drillshttp://blogs.tennessean.com/vanderbilt/2010/08/13/defense-still-dominating-in-11-on-11-drills/
http://blogs.tennessean.com/vanderbilt/2010/08/13/defense-still-dominating-in-11-on-11-drills/#commentsFri, 13 Aug 2010 20:17:49 +0000Jeff Lockridgehttp://blogs.tennessean.com/vanderbilt/?p=956Several first-unit defenders weren’t on the practice field Thursday because they were studying, but you never would have known it.

With few exceptions, Vanderbilt’s defense had its way with the offense when the units squared off for 10 series in 11-on-11 drills.

While it was “thud” scrimmaging, with whistles being blown after contact, it was the closest the Commodores have come to playing football in full pads during camp. We can expect to see much more of this Saturday night when the team moves inside the stadium for its ninth consecutive practice without an off day.

Here’s a quick recap of Thursday’s 11-on-11 series:

* There were no touchdowns in 10 series, including four drives that began in the red zone at the 20. The second series quarterbacked by Jared Funk produced a first-and-goal at the 8, but a poor snap from Joey Bailey sent the offense backward. Ryan Fowler and Carey Spear capped the first three series with field goals. The fourth series was halted when tight end Austin Monahan and running back Zac Stacy injured knees on consecutive plays. Stacy looked strong before going down with a sprained MCL, which should keep him out 2-4 weeks. Monahan was lost for the year with a torn right ACL.

* Larry Smith quarterbacked three series and looked sharp. His second series ended when Brandon Barden couldn’t get turned in time to catch a pass over the middle that looked to be on the money. In his third series, Smith hooked up with a diving Turner Wimberly for a 25-yard gain on a deep out. That series, which began at the offense’s own 30, resulted in a missed field goal.

* Linebacker Dexter Daniels was among the many Commodore defenders to make quick stops against the run, either in the backfield or sealing the edge.

* In his three series, fourth-string quarterback Charlie Goro was arguably as accurate and poised as he has been since walking on campus last year. The redshirt freshman had a 20-yard completion to Akeem Dunham, a 10-yard out to Brady Brown and a perfectly placed 8-yard slant to a sliding Chris Boyd. Goro led the offense inside the 10 on his final drive and might have produced a touchdown had the coaches not blown the series dead on first down and sent out the field-goal unit to conclude the 11-on-11 drills.